Resources for Managers

Team Managers Manual

Becoming a Team Manager

To be rostered as a Team Manager you are required to do the following

1. If you don't already have a profile in the Hockey Canada Registry, contact Tina O'Connor to create one for you and set up a Hockey Canada ID. In order to register for a course or clinic, you need a Hockey Canada Registry ID number. If you do not have one (if you have played minor hockey in the last 30 years you may already have one) please contact the registrar and provide your full legal name as it appears on drivers license, address, email, cell/mobile phone number, date and country of birth, and ethnicity.  If you have a Hockey Canada ID, you can login and check the status of all your credentials on their website
2. Complete a Get your Criminal Record Check (Access Code: RDXVQWH9CU). There is no charge for this request.
3. Complete the BC Hockey online course, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders. The cost of this course will be reimbursed.
4. Complete the BC Hockey online course, Concussion Awareness Training Tool - COACH COURSE. There is no charge for this course.

This section is organized alphabetically

50/50 & Raffle Draws

Teams who wish to have 50/50 draws, run raffle ticket type draws or have bingo events for prizes and to raise money for their team, MUST apply for a BC Gaming License.  This is typically a Class D license.

Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association is NOT responsible for applying for the Gaming Licences. Board Members should NOT be listed as Responsible Persons. Managers/Parents/Coaches etc are responsible for BOTH the APPLICATION and the GAMING LICENCE REVENUE REPORT.

You will be required to fill in the GAMING LICENCE REVENUE REPORT. In order for you to fill in this form, you will need to track the dates and amounts of each draw and include any expenses to run the draws.

Once you know your home ice times or dates of your event you can apply for the gaming licence.  Please ensure that you have read the guidelines and standard procedures.

To apply, you’ll be required to submit:

• Completed online application form for a Class D Gaming Event Licence; and
• A non-refundable $10 processing fee, payable by credit card only over a secure Ministry of Finance payment system.

Information you’ll be required to put on your application includes:

• The full name and address of your group or organization and its general purpose
• The event location, date and time;
• Type of gaming event (raffle, bingo) and the amount of tickets/sales pricing and prize details; and
• How the net proceeds (funds) will be used to benefit the community, a specified third party, or the group or organization.
• Click the “Apply Online” link   Type in your team name using the following format:
  Association - Division - Team - Number - Name  - Year
  Example:  RJMHA Peewee A1 Jets 2019-2020

Licensed Charitable Gaming Rules

Apparel and Teamwear

Official Jets apparel and team wear are available from Cyclone Taylor Sports and Real Hip Clothing.

The Board member responsible for apparel is Eric Bernal.

View Cyclone Taylor Team Brochure

Bank accounts

You may open your team bank account at any financial institution.  Please make sure that two signatures are required for withdrawals. You will need to write our Treasurer, Hanif Hamir, and have him write a letter authorizing your specific team to open up a Richmond Jets team bank account, and stating who the two signatories will be on the account.

G&F (West Richmond) has a special offer for our teams.

BC Hockey Minimum Suspension Guidelines - 2024-2025

Please ensure every participant registered to your team, league or association are made aware of this bulletin. The following minimum suspensions may not be reduced; Associations and Leagues may strengthen any of the listed infractions at their discretion. These guidelines represent all categories of Minor hockey and all divisions of Female hockey. Hockey Canada has updated Section 11 of 2022-24 edition of the Playing Rules. The updated rulebook can be found on the Hockey Canada mobile application (available in the apple or google play stores) or by way of this PDF edition.

Read Minimum Suspension Guidelines

Clinic and On-Line Course Registration

• Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
• Hockey Canada Safety Person
• Concussion Awareness Training Tool

Register for a BC Hockey Clinic

Course Reimbursement

Use this form to claim course expenses.

Criminal Record Check

New eCRC service
Identity verification: In the new eCRC system, an applicant’s identity is verified using their BC Services Card. If the applicant is using the BC Services Card to access the online service for first time, they will be directed to activate their card by video or in person through Service BC. Please note if applicants choose to activate their card in person, a mobile device is still required (iPhone, iPad, or Android).

Cost
There is no charge associated with activating a BC Services Card and the criminal record check fee (if applicable) has not changed.

Get your Criminal Record Check
Access Code: RDXVQWH9CU

Reporting new charges or convictions:

Dispute Resolution

Being part of a team, disputes will arise. When these conflicts do arise, it is important to follow the dispute resolution process and ensure there is respectful and open communication.

Every effort should be made to resolve the conflict at the team level.

View Dispute Resolution Process

Equipment

• Team Jerseys
• First aid kits
• goalie equipment
• hockey socks
• pucks, etc.

If you need to exchange or pick up extra hockey uniforms or equipment please contact our Equipment Manager

Ken Hamaguchi
Ken.Hamaguchi@richmondjetsmha.com

FlipGive

Team Funding Made Easy. Earn cash on the things your team is already buying. Get paid whenever you shop, dine out, book hotels or activities.

Learn More About FlipGive

Hockey Canada & BC Hockey Downloads

Hockey Canada offers a wide range of downloads regarding player safety, including:

• Hockey Canada Injury Report Form
• Hockey Canada Return to Play Form
• Speak Out & Bullying
• Insurance
• Safety Program Resources
• Saftey Forms
• Action & Information Bulletins
• Sportsmanship Starts in The Stands

View Hockey Canada Downloads

Ice Allocation

Our Ice Scheduler is Nadine Bayley. Nadine is in charge of allocating ice to all the Richmond Jets teams. If you need to exchange, add, or cancel ice, please contact Nadine directly.

Nadine Bayley  
ice@richmondjetsmha.com

Medical Forms

This year we will be using the Hockey Canada Medical Form  and each team manager will be providing that information once teams are formed

Referees

The Referee Scheduler for U9, U11, and U13 is Ryan Shi. You can reach at refassignor@richmondjetsmha.com

For U15-U21, all referee allocation is done by PCAHA (except during your player evaluations at the start of the season).

Referee/Linesman Expense Allowances

Referee and linesmen expense allowances for all games within the PCAHA shall be in accordance with the following schedule:

For any games exceeding 90 minutes, an additional $5 per official will be added for each additional 15 minutes of game time (rounded up).

No rate in excess of the above schedule shall be permitted (including exhibition, league, playoff, and tournament/jamboree games)

Where thee on-ice officials are assigned to a game but fewer than the assigned number appear, those official(s) in attendance shall be paid the single referee expense allowance per the corresponding 2-Official System rate.

School Gym Bookings

To arrange for a school gym, please contact Tina O'Connor.

Special Sanctions

• The purpose of sanctioning a special event is to extend Hockey Canada Insurance Program coverage such as Major Medical / Dental Coverage to activities that do not fall under regular hockey programming.
• Special Event Sanctions are for events such as dryland training, fundraisers, and other activities outside of regular on-ice hockey programming.
• Please contact Tina O'Connor for assistance with a Special Sanction.

Spordle Scorekeeping & Game Sheet

• All PCAHA games are entered digitally via Spordle electronic game sheet.
• All parents should take turns scorekeeping and get familiar with using Spordle.
• Spordle Scorekeeping Instructions
• Game Sheet Scratchpad

Timekeeping Manual & Score Clock Cheat Sheet

• Score Clock Manual (RIC)
• Score Clock Cheat Sheet (RIC)

Tournament Permissions

• • For tournaments within the PCAHA you need to do the following: (https://pcaha.ca/tournaments/attend-a-tournament/)
     
    Permission To Attend A Tournament
    To participate in a tournament or jamboree, teams must obtain permission from their PCAHA League Manager. Please contact your League Manager for permission. For questions, contact the PCAHA Office at info@pcaha.ca or call 604-205-9011.
    For Tournaments within PCAHA
    Send an email to your League Manager for permission with the following information:
    • Tournament Sanction Number (BC Hockey)
    • Tournament Name, including host association
    • Location – including arenas
    • Dates of tournament
    • Tournament Format (potential # of games)
  • For tournaments outside PCAHA but within BC, you will need to complete a PCAHA Inter-district Travel / Exhibition Game Permission Request
  • For tournaments outside of BC, you will need to complete an Out of Province and USA Hockey Tournament Travel and Exhibition Game Form
  • Please note the Association address is PO Box 94488, Richmond, BC V6Y 2V6
  • Tournament Permissions for outside the District and Out of Province will be signed by trent.gustafson@richmondjetsmha.com

Two Deep Rule (Rule of Two)

• Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association (RJMHA) players under the age of 19 are never to be left unattended in any dressing room at any time.
• It is the responsibility of the Team Manager to ensure that the Two Deep Method (Rule of Two) of supervision is implemented for his/her team, including the designation of adult supervisors for every game and practice.
• Read full Hockey Canada Dressing Room Policy